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The National Enquirer gives Steve Jobs 6 weeks to live

Apple's ailing CEO Steve Jobs has been give a dire diagnosis — six weeks to live — based on photographs taken by the National Enquirer.
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WSJ: New smaller iPhone real, MobileMe may become free, iTunes music streaming coming soon

Call it the "iPhone Mini," the "iPhone Nano," or just another cheap smartphone, a smaller version of Apple's flagship product is on its way, the Wall Street Journal reports.

Steve Jobs is still the man behind the curtain, despite medical leave

Steve Jobs may be off work officially, but Apple's CEO is finding it difficult to relinquish control. He's taking meetings from home and has been spotted on Apple's campus and around town.
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Investors back call for Apple succession plan

With Apple's Steve Jobs again on medical leave, support is growing amongst Apple investor for a formal succession plan for Apple's executive leadership.

Half of all Android phones now operating on Froyo

Negative attention seems to have been enough motivation for Android manufacturers and carriers to push 2.2 out to more of its users.
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Apple allows porn, Playboy coming to iPad

In an odd reversal of its attitude toward porn, Apple will allow Playboy magazine to be published, uncensored, on the iPad.

Apple’s Tim Cook slams Android, Windows tablets

On his first earnings call since taking over for Steve Jobs during his medical leave, Apple COO Tim Cook did not hesitate to lay out a verbal smackdown on the many iPad competitors that emerged from CES.

Apple shares fall on Wall Street in wake of Jobs departure

Apple's stock market struggles could signal distress for the tech sector.

Apple stock falls in Germany after Jobs announces medical leave

Steve Jobs' health has been notoriously tied to Apple's market performance, and this incident is no exception.
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Steve Jobs takes medical leave from Apple

Chief operating officer Tim Cook will cover "Apple's day to day operations" while Jobs is away.

Apple may strip buttons from future iPhones, iPads

And you thought a touch keyboard took some getting used to. Rumor has it Apple may go entirely buttonless in future iPhones and iPads.
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Rupert Murdoch and Steve Jobs to unveil The Daily on Jan. 19

Steve Jobs is expected to be on hand next week to give his blessing to Murdoch's digital-only publication.
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Google is from Mars, Apple is from Venus

The emergence of ChromeOS highlights some of the fundamental differences between Google and Apple, and how each fundamentally appeals to a different customer.
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White iPhone 4 finally available for spring 2011?

While it won't be a white (iPhone) Christmas this year, it looks like aesthetically conscious iPhone 4 holdouts will have their patience rewarded come next spring.
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Rare Apple computer fetches $210,700 at auction

The 1976 Apple-1 is about 1,000 times slower than today's iPad, but included two autographs from Apple's co-founders.
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RIM CEO attacks Apple and the concept of apps

Jim Balsillie, co-CEO of RIM attacked Apple for its library of 300,000 apps, saying that they are unneeded.

Ping and Twitter officially integrate

Users of Apple's new social network, Ping, will now be able to broadcast their music reviews and links to iTunes tracks directly through a new agreement, but Facebook remains an elusive partner for Apple.

Samsung possibly releasing a 10-inch Galaxy Tab

There's buzz about the possible introduction of a 10-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab. If it turns out to be true, the tablet would be a direct competitor for the 9.7-inch iPad.

Woman sues Apple over iOS 4 upgrade crippling iPhone 3G

A California iPhone 3G user is claiming Apple purposefully created iOS 4 to disable older phone models. In a lawsuit filed this week, she is suing the company for a number of charges concerning the faulty software.

Skyfire will bring Flash to Apple users

It's been a slow journey toward Flash for Apple users. Starting Thursday morning, iOS devices will be able to purchase Skyfire from the App Store and access much of the Flash content they've been missing out on.
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How to crush the iPad in 12 not-so-easy steps

HP, RIM and Samsung take note: You’re doing it wrong. Here’s what potential challengers will really have to do to get traction against the iPad.

Mark Zuckerberg now richer than Steve Jobs

The results are in and the Forbes 400 lists the richest people in America. Results show that Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has overtaken Apple CEO Steve Jobs.

RIM Responds to Apple’s Claim Blackberry Phones Have Problems Too

RIM executives claim Steve Jobs is trying to divert attention away from the iPhone 4's poor design and reminds everyone that the Blackberry phones do not need a case to work properly.

Lenovo Chief Insults Steve Jobs, Says Apple is Missing Opportunities

Lenovo Chairman Liu Chuanzhi says Apple is missing out on a growing market in China, and claims Steve Jobs doesn't care about their country.
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Why Apple Passed Microsoft in Market Capitalization

Rob Enderle explains how Microsoft was passed by Apple in market capitalization and wonders if this will be the wake-up Microsoft needs to get back on the right track.
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Adobe May be Behind the Apple Antitrust Inquiry

A recent change in Apple’s license banned all third-party development tools, including Adobe’s Flash. Now it appears that Adobe may have a hand in the antitrust inquiry that is about to begin.

First iPad Commercials Air During Oscars While Jobs Treads Red Carpet

The first iPad commercial to grace mainstream airwaves cropped up during the televised Oscars, while Steve Jobs hobnobbed with celebs in person at the Hollywood event.
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Steve Jobs Gives Reasons For Not Using Flash, But do You Buy it?

Steve Jobs claims that flash would drain the power on the iPad from 10 hours to a measly 1.5 hours of use.
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Steve Jobs Unleashes His Fury During Town Hall Meeting

Steve Jobs reveals how he really feels about Google and Adobe during a Town Hall-style meeting with Apple employees.

Apple Tablet to Reinvent Old Media, Says WSJ

Reports from the WSJ claim that the Apple tablet will have textbooks, games and television on it.

Apple’s Steve Jobs Says LEDs Not Causing iMac Yellowing

Sometimes an Apple is a lemon, but only when your iMac has a yellow screen.

Bill Gates Says Steve Jobs is Inspirational

Bill Gates delivers kind words for rival Steve Jobs in a special interview by saying he has "more inpiration" than any other tech leader.

How Apple Trounced Nokia with the iPhone

As Nokia chases Apple’s iPhone in a race against irrelevance, it follows in the treacherous steps of General Motors and Novell by losing sight of the finish line.

Fortune Names Steve Jobs CEO of the Decade

Love him or hate him - or both - there's no denying Steve Jobs been a huge force in reinventing music, movies, and mobile phones. And the Macintosh is still around too.

Google’s Schmidt Leaves Apple Board

Citing potential conflicts of interest, Apple has announced the Google CEO is resigning from the company's board of directors.

Apple App Store hits 1.5 Billion Downloads

Think the mobile application thing is just a fad? Apple iPhone and iPod touch users have downloaded more than 1.5 billion - yes, billion - applications.

What Apple Knew About Jobs’s Health Under SEC Scrutiny

The SEC is probing what Apple knew about the health of Steve Jobs, and how much it disclosed.

Jobs Back At Work

Steve Jobs has returned to Apple, but he'll only be in the office a few days a week.